How play helps children develop
Play is a natural and enjoyable way for children to be active, fit and happy. Freely chosen play contributes to the healthy development of children and young people. To maintain good physical and mental health and learn life skills, they need a variety of unstructured play opportunities from birth through adolescence.
Play improves the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children and young people.
Children learn about the world and themselves through play.
They also learn skills needed for study, work and relationships:
trust
self-esteem
Resilience
interaction
Social skills
freedom
curiosity
Facing challenging situations
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